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Meet Dr. S. Kent Lauson, DDS, MS

Dr. Lauson’s distinguished career as a specialist in orthodontics, dentofacial orthopedics and temporomandibular dysfunction (TMJ) has spanned over 30 years.

He did undergraduate studies at the University of Wyoming, later attaining his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree in 1971 from the University of Iowa Dental School. He then served two years in the USAF Dental Corps, where he received a Periodontics Certificate and was the Preventive Dentistry Officer of his base. After the Air Force, he completed his orthodontic residency, receiving his Master’s in Orthodontics in 1975 at St. Louis University Medical Center. He has been in private practice in Metro Denver ever since.

During this time, he developed techniques for orthodontic treatment resulting in full beautiful smiles without the removal of any permanent teeth, and is well known for getting excellent results in complex orthodontic and TMJ cases. A best-selling author with his book Straight Talk about Crooked Teeth, Dr. Lauson has lectured at many national dental and orthodontic meetings to spread his influence and elevate the state of orthodontics. His 10 Keys to Facial Harmony has received praise from noted authorities around the world and his techniques have improved the lives of thousands of individuals.

Dr. Lauson is currently listed in the "Guide to America’s Top Dentists,” published by Consumers Research Council of America. He received the distinction, “Best of Aurora” in orthodontics from the US Local Business Association. Dr. Lauson is a Fellow of the International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics and has memberships in the American Association of Orthodontists, Rocky Mountain Society of Orthodontists, Colorado Association of Orthodontists, the American Association for Functional Orthodontics, the American Dental Association, the Colorado Dental Association, the Metro Denver Dental Society, and the American Academy and Board of Head, Facial and Neck Pain and TMJ Orthopedics. Dr. Lauson is also on the advisory board of the Journal of Oral Hygiene and Health.

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Our Practice

Welcome to Aurora Orthodontics & TMJ!

The Office of S. Kent Lauson, D.D.S., M.S.

Welcome to our website! Our office is in southeast Aurora, Colorado. We proudly serve patients from the Denver Metro Area, as well as from all over the United States and even Canada.

At Aurora Orthodontics & TMJ, our motto is “Excellence in a friendly, caring atmosphere.” We care for our patients with the highest level of ethical and technical standards. This creates an extraordinary opportunity for our patients to experience results that are not possible with a traditional orthodontic approach. We feel we are improving more than just smiles, we are improving lives.

Treatment Philosophy

Dr. S. Kent Lauson’s treatment philosophy is based on Ten Keys to Facial Harmony as first introduced in his ground-breaking book Straight Talk About Crooked Teeth. These keys have been found to be essential in achieving maximum benefit to every patient, young or old, not only from an aesthetic standpoint, but also a total body health standpoint.

Early Orthodontic Treatment

Here at Aurora Orthodontics & TMJ, our approach to treating children is different. We seek to address the underlying cause of crooked teeth before bite problems develop. Most orthodontists like to delay treatment and see what happens. Unfortunately, that can make problems more severe, resulting in longer treatment. By beginning treatment at five-years-old, Dr. Lauson can identify poor myofunctional habits, such as tongue thrusting, mouth breathing, thumb sucking and reverse swallowing. Current research indicates that these habits can cause improper development of the jaw, crowding and other bite problems.

Orthodontic Treatment

We provide non-extraction and non-surgical orthodontics to achieve beautiful and full Hollywood-type smiles. In addition to traditional metal braces, we also offer Invisalign® and Invisalign® Teen.

We offer permanent solutions for conditions such as TMJ Dysfunctions (TMD) and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). We have treated thousands of patients, providing relief for such conditions, as well as preventing these conditions from appearing later in life.

In the case of TMJ dysfunction, we offer a three-step approach that not only involves correction of the TMJs, but correction of the facial structures and occlusion (corrected bite), which can give a permanent correction.

For OSA, we offer more permanent solutions to get you off the CPAP or oral appliance.